The most beautiful things in life are often free, while the next best things come at a high price. Please love life with your heart. Life is like a grand stage. Whether it is things we should face, things we shouldn't, things we should strive for, or things that do not belong to us, we must face them or strive for them with composure. This is a baptism of the soul and a purification of the mind; it is a law of survival and a contest of life; it is a respect for others and a cherishing of oneself. Both what should not be abandoned and what must be let go of deserve our careful attention.
The present is a limited edition. The gains, losses, joys, and sorrows of today will never be exactly the same tomorrow. All we can do is make every minute of the current moment joyful and meaningful. There is no need to cater to the eyes of the outside world or to go against our inner wishes to play a role that has nothing to do with our true selves. The outside world's connection with us is ultimately limited; there is no need to exhaust ourselves. Whether we are envisioning the future or recalling the scars of the past, the only thing destined to accompany us forever is our own shadow.
Those who see through the world see vitality everywhere; those who do not see through it see difficulties everywhere. Those who can bear responsibility carry it with distinction everywhere; those who cannot see negligence everywhere. Those who can let go find the great path everywhere; those who cannot find a lost path everywhere. Those who can think things through see spring everywhere; those who cannot see withering everywhere. The decision of who to be lies with oneself; the decision of what kind of life to have also lies with oneself.
Maintain rationality and let go of all illusions in the world. Do not be moved by falsehoods or tempted by fame and profit. Only then can one experience one's true nature and see one's original self clearly. Otherwise, we can only leave our minds in a state of constant anxiety and unrest.
There is no such thing as a perfect long-term plan in life. Therefore, the key is to make a small plan that can be executed immediately and to take action at once. Test, improve, and think in action. If a plan works, continue with it; if it doesn't, eliminate it, think of a new way, and act again.
